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Viewpoints: Wildfire Smoke Especially Harmful To Children; Here’s How To Tackle Youth Mental Health

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers weigh in on these public health topics.

A Focus On The Education Of Future Medical Staff As Affirmative Action Ends

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the repercussions for the medical education industry of the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturns affirmative action. The New York Times reports on how the socioeconomic disadvantage scale may be used as a tool to filter med school applicants.

It’s Getting So Hot In Texas, Even The Mosquitos Can’t Cope

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Houston Chronicle, reporting on new data that show that “mosquito days” in Houston fell between 1979 and 2022, reminds us that mosquito bites can be both annoying and dangerous. Among other news: the Ohio toxic train derailment, and a dispute over human remains disposal in North Dakota.

CDC Warns Travelers To Get Measles Shots Before Heading Overseas

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A rise in the cases of measles drove the CDC to issue a new health advisory. Fox News, meanwhile, reports on a study that highlights potential bacterial dangers in unwashed bed sheets. “Leaky gut,” berberine, fungal meningitis, unpasteurized milk sales, and more are also in the news.

AI Is Better At Predicting Pneumonia Death Risk: Study

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A study shows a deep-learning model that analyzes chest x-rays from patients with community-acquired pneumonia is more accurate than an established tool. Separately, smartwatch innovations could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease.

Data Dispute Threatened Disruption To The Organ Transplant System

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reported that 63 U.S. transplant centers were at risk of having supply chains for human organs disrupted by a dispute over health data on transplanted organs with an organ screening company. Also in the news: a Parkinson’s drug, a lawsuit over HIV medication, and more.

Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Maternal mortality, gun deaths, unhealthy heat, covid, abortion law, AI predictions, medical schools, drug costs, and more are in the news.

Extreme Heat Hits Across US, Killing Some And Driving Up ER Visits

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the devastating effect extreme heat is having on parts of the U.S., including driving up emergency room visits in Texas, and killing a hiker in the Grand Canyon. And it’s not just America: The whole world also hit an unofficial heat record. Poor air quality is also in the news.

Maternal Deaths More Than Double Since 1999, With Highest Rate Among Black People

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The state-by-state analysis found that Southern states had high maternal mortality across all race and ethnicity groups, but especially for Black patients, while Midwest and Great Plains states had the highest rates for American Indian and Alaskan Native patients.

Deadly Holiday Weekend Of Gun Violence: 4 Days, 11 Mass Shootings

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Even before the spate of July shootings in Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Baltimore, and elsewhere, the U.S. was on track for the most gun deaths for this point in a year since 2006.

Worries Over Repercussions As Supreme Court Limits LGBTQ+ Protections

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Supreme Court made a decision that hits LGBTQ+ protections Friday in a case over designing websites for same-sex couples. Politico notes the case may open doors for businesses to discriminate against customers. Meanwhile, in Florida gender-affirming care became harder to access.

As 2022 Ended, About 1 In 4 Americans Had Avoided Catching Covid

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on fresh CDC data that estimates that almost 1 in 4 people in the U.S. still hadn’t caught covid after three years of the pandemic. But virtually every American over 15 had antibodies, either from the virus or from vaccines. Luckily, data show covid is still trending low.

White House Effort To Curb Online Health Misinfo Takes A Hit In Court

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that bars outreach by officials at HHS, CDC, and other federal agencies to social media companies. Two Republican attorney general are suing the Biden administration over such contact, characterizing its efforts to flag or remove misleading or false health posts as “censorship.”

Part Of North Carolina Abortion Law Blocked, Rest Of 12-Week Ban Takes Effect

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles temporarily temporarily blocked a small portion of the new law that says providers must document the “location of the pregnancy” in the body before an abortion, while allowing the rest of the law to proceed on July 1. Also in the news: morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity.

First Edition: July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

More States Legalize Sales of Unpasteurized Milk, Despite Public Health Warnings

By Tony Leys July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Distrust of public health authorities, who say drinking raw milk is dangerous, fuels demand for unpasteurized milk products, leaders on both sides of the issue say.

Patients Squeezed in Fight Over Who Gets to Bill for Pricey Infusion Drugs

By Samantha Liss July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

To drive down costs, insurers are bypassing hospital system pharmacies and delivering high-priced infusion drugs, including some used in chemotherapy, via third-party pharmacies. Smarting from losing out on billing for those drugs, hospitals and clinics are trying to convince states to limit this practice, known as “white bagging.”

An Arm and a Leg: Credit Card, Please

By Dan Weissmann July 3, 2023 Podcast

What do you do when a medical provider asks you to provide a credit card upfront? In this episode, we hear advice about your options in this situation.

Journalists Discuss Floridians Being Dropped From Medicaid and Tips for Telemedicine Visits

July 1, 2023 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Viewpoints: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Accessible Care For Many In Need; Covid Booster Advice

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health topics and more.

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